Penny-Pinching Consumers Look For Coupons Online

December 7, 2009 Jon Swartz, USA Today

Smartphones and social media add to the trend toward online coupon use.

Fast-Casual Chains Grow Fastest Among Limited-Service Mexican Restaurants

December 7, 2009 Darren Tristano, Technomic

Fast-casual restaurants provide fresh, innovative food prepared to order in upscale environments with check averages somewhat higher than traditional quick-service, fast-food restaurants.

U.S. Supermarkets Successfully Promotes Chilean Avocados

December 2, 2009 Maggie Bezart, CAIA

Supermarket promotional partners see dramatic sales increases.

Dorothy Lane Market Wins National Readers Choice Award For Best Gourmet Grocer

The retailer captured more online votes than many larger companies with global brands.

Restaurants Change To Meet Demands Of Recession

Despite the ongoing recession, customers are dining out and are expected to eat out just as much in 2010 as they did in 2009, although they plan on spending less money per meal.